OEM 2001 Ford Ranger Brake Pads

2001 Ford Ranger Brake Pads Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair brake pads on 2001 Ford Ranger?

  A: A service or repair procedure for brake pads begins by raising the vehicle along with its support then requires tire and wheel assembly removal. The pads need replacement if they reach or exceed the allowed measurement from the metal backing plate or rivets and the replacement must cover entire axle sets. First examine the pads before breaking the lower caliper bolt to rotate the brake caliper upward and remove the pads along with stainless steel slippers which need to be discarded. 4x2 vehicle brake components need inspection due to minimum thickness requirements, therefore replacement parts must be installed when specs are not met. When inspecting 4x4 vehicles the brake disc must be measured for its thickness; if the measurement falls below the specification it must be replaced. Rotating machining of the brake disc is necessary if required; Ford recommends conducting the procedure on the vehicle according to lathe manufacturer protocols. The disc brake caliper requires disassembly for inspection due to presence of any detected leaks. Anchor plate guide pins should be inspected to confirm smooth sliding motion without restraint and all boots need evaluation for any signs of damage. The installation of new boots and pins requires Silicone Brake Caliper Grease together with Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A which meets Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A or equivalent for lubrication when the pins do not slide easily or the boots show damage. Replacement of stainless steel slippers must happen when new service brake pads (part number XL22-2001-BA) are installed independent of boot and pin condition. Sanitize the anchor plate slipper contact areas while you install new stainless steel slippers which are coupled with new pads. Examine the anti-rattle spring before installing new one when the spring shows signs of damage. Before positioning new pads one must squeeze the caliper pistons by using both a C-clamp and wooden block to rotate the disc brake caliper in a downward direction. Follow these steps to complete the installation by adding the caliper bolt and putting on the wheel along with its tire: Perform a brake inspection.